Flood Warning for Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 17.5 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding in progress. CR 850 S and SR 11 begin to flood in southern Bartholomew County. During August 2009, SR 11 closed between Southern...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Driftwood River near Edinburgh. East Fork White River near Rivervale. East Fork White River at Seymour. East Fork White River at Columbus. Flatrock River near Columbus. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days with additional light to moderate rainfall throughout the day today will bring widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding, particularly at Seymour on the East Fork White, is expected as well. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
East Fork White River at Seymour.
WHEN
Until late Monday morning.
IMPACTS
At 17.5 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding in progress. CR 850 S and SR 11 begin to flood in southern Bartholomew County. During August 2009, SR 11 closed between Southern Crossing and Bartholomew CR 550 S. Columbus gage height was 9 feet.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 15.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT.